so far 41 states have specific laws blocking gays and lesbians from legally marrying. in the newsroom brian flores ktvu channel 2 news. >> stay with us for continuing coverage hereby at ktvu channel 2 channel 2 news. ktvu david stevenson will be in washington for updates. and then join us on tuesday for a special report at 6:30 when we go in-depth on the prop 8 case. we'll break down the arguments and gauge reaction from washington. >>> john kerry has arrived in afghanistan on an announced visit. kerry also met with iraqi prime minister over the weekend during a stop in iraq. kerry's visit comes as the u.s. handed control of the detention center today to afghan forces. the transfer ceremony was originally scheduled to take place two weeks ago during chuck hagel's first visit to afghanistan as defense secretary but negotiations broke down on whether the u.s. would have the power to block the release of some detainees. an agreement reached over the weekend gives the u.s. the power to veto prisoners. >>> the death of a soldier from hayward is being mourned by his family a